Hi, I’m Quynh — born and raised in Vietnam, now based in Rotterdam. I share travel stories, cultural reflections, and lessons from life abroad. For anyone curious about the world and what it means to belong somewhere in between.
I’m opening a bottle of Champagne today and with my first sip, I couldn’t think of a better way to start a new blog series: Chasing Bubbles — A Journey through champagne. It was a very last-minute decision for me and my boyfriend to escape for the weekend which is something I don’t usually do. We were craving a quick getaway, somewhere within driving distance from Rotterdam but with a completely different landscape. We ended up visiting the Champagne region twice this year: o
In my previous post, I shared my one-week itinerary across Corsica: the mountain roads, cliffside towns, and wild landscapes. But I can’t wrap up my Corsica journey without mentioning the stunning beaches. I was never a beachy girl. I used to think of it as the “lazy kind of travel.” But after Corsica, I’m officially converted.! Here are my top 5 beaches, ranked by: 1️⃣ How scenic 2️⃣ How shallow and calm the water feels 3️⃣ How accessible Palombaggia Beach (Porto-Vecchio) Ou
The drive to L'Île-Rousse felt like a movie: winding roads, sea views, and the kind of light that makes everything look cinematic. The moment I stepped off the airplane in Bastia, I felt the Mediterranean humidity wrap around me. It's such a different feeling after leaving the cold air of the Netherlands. I spent a week road-tripping across Corsica with my boyfriend. I came here chasing the sun at the end of the summer, not expecting much honestly. I thought it is simply just
